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Available under a short term assured shorthold tenancy agreement
5 Bedrooms, 1 Master En Suite Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

Bailiff's Cottage Mayfield, East Sussex

A superb 6 bedroom brick and tile cottage in an elevated and unspoilt rural location with far reaching views across the high weald

Mayfield 2½ Miles.
Tunbridge Wells 8½ Miles.
Wadhurst Station 4½ Miles.

Accommodation comprises
Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, 5 Bedrooms, 1 Master En Suite Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms

General remarks and information

DESCRIPTION AND SITUATION
A stunning brick and tile cottage set in its own extensive grounds, in an elevated and unspoilt rural location off a quiet, private lane and having fabulous far reaching views across open countryside. This substantial detached, well presented property offers excellent family living accommodation arranged over three floors, comprising of 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom/shower room, six double bedrooms, one en suite and two family sized bathrooms, side and rear patio areas leading to a large lawned garden. The property benefits from double glazing throughout, ample parking and garaging. The double garage has a first floor living space over.

Lying 2½ miles outside of the historic and picturesque village of Mayfield, this property is in a much sought after and accessible location. Mayfield has a range of shops, cafes and public houses catering for most day to day needs. The vibrant town of Tunbridge wells is just 8½ miles away providing excellent shopping facilities, restaurants and theatres. There are fine country walks in the immediate vicinity and excellent recreational facilities nearby including equestrian pursuits, water sports at Bewl Water Reservoir, golf courses at Beacon golf Club and East Sussex National Golf Club. There is an excellent choice of educational facilities in the general area, catering for both state and private sectors. The nearest mainline station is located at Wadhurst, some five miles distant, providing services to London (Charing Cross) in around an hour. Alternatively, Buxted, Uckfield and Lewes stations provide services to London Victoria. Gatwick Airport is a 45 minute car journey.

DIRECTIONS
From London and the M25 head south on the A21 Hastings Road turning south at Tonbridge onto the A26 through Tunbridge Wells and then onto the A267 through Frant and Mark Cross. About ½ mile after the crossroads at Mark Cross with the B2100 turn left into Lake Street and continue along this road for about 2 miles until reaching the crossroads at Rushers Cross. Cross straight over into the drive leading to Sharnden and Hurricane Barn Farm and the cottage will be seen on the left hand side.

Alternatively from Heathfield proceed east out of the town on the A265 passing through Broad Oak and turning left into Scotsford Road towards Mayfield. Continue along this road and upon entering the village turn right by the Rose & Crown Public House into Coggins Mill Road. Proceed down the hill and up the next hill towards Tidebrook and at the top of the hill at Rushers Cross turn right into the driveway leading to Sharnden and Hurricane Barn Farm bearing immediately left and the cottage will be seen on the left hand side.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is set out over three floors and comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Front door leading into

Reception Hall having a solid oak floor and with concealed under stairs storage space. Door to

Sitting Room (13'11 x 13'11 max) having a double aspect and a large open fireplace with stone surround and mantelpiece over.

Dining Room/Study (13'11 x 12'3 max) having a large feature fire place with an oak mantelpiece, the room is double aspect with views across open countryside. A glazed single door leads onto the rear paved patio area.

Cloakroom/Shower Room (7'4 x 6' max) having partly tiled walls and tiled floor with w.c., basin and shower cubicle with a large fixed chrome shower head.

Kitchen/Dining Room (36'1 x 14'9 max) a large open plan living/dining space with bay window, solid oak flooring, an open fire place with ornate stone surround and mantelpiece over. This room also benefits from an integrated ceiling speaker system. A wide archway in the separating wall leads into a spacious kitchen with a range of oak wall and base units with granite work surfaces to include a double stainless steel sink, a range style six hob stainless steel cooker with stainless steel splash back and extractor hood, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, part tiled walls and tiled flooring. Glazed double doors lead out onto the patio.

Utility Room (8'2 x 8'2 max) housing the boiler and having a granite work surface with stainless steel sink, base units in the same style as the kitchen with space and plumbing available to fit other domestic appliances. A stable door leads out to the rear patio and gravel parking area.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Stairs to first floor central landing. Door to deep built in storage cupboard with shelving, door to boiler cupboard. Doors to

Bedroom 1 (14'9 x 12'3 max) spacious double bedroom with a dual aspect.

Family Bathroom (11'5 x 6'6 max) good sized room with partly tiled walls and a tiled floor having a shower bath with detachable shower head, w.c. and wash basin and large chrome heated towel rail.

Master Bedroom (14'9 x 13'11 max) a generously sized double bedroom, having fantastic views to the rear of property over open farmland and woodland. The en suite (13'11 x 7'4 max) bathroom has a tiled floor and partially tiled walls comprising of a w.c., sink, bath and separate luxuriously sized cubicle power shower and large heated chrome towel rail.

Bedroom 2 (13'1 x 12'3 max) spacious double bedroom giving views over rear garden and surrounding farmland.

Bedroom 3 (14'9 x 12'3 max) large double bedroom with a bay window and a built in floor to ceiling storage unit, comprising of hanging rails and shelving.

SECOND FLOOR

From the landing

Bedroom 4 (16'4 x 12'3 max) a spacious double bedroom having two large skylights.

Bathroom (9' x 5'8 max) a good size room comprising of w.c., basin and bath with shower attachment, tiled floor and partially tiled walls.

Bedroom 5 (16'4 x 10'8 max) a comfortably sized double bedroom with two large skylights.

OUTSIDE

The property is accessed off a private drive, through a large entrance secured by double wooden gates leading into a generous gravelled parking area. Foundations for a double garage are in place and the garage should be completed for the new tenant. There will be a first floor living space above the garage suitable for accommodation or an office. A paved path runs around the property expanding into patio areas on the south side and at the rear of the property. The side and rear lawned gardens allow for far reaching, picturesque views across surrounding farm and woodland.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating system and boiler.

OUTGOINGS
Wealden District Council - Council Tax Valuation Band E (£1, 831.63 pa).

Viewing

Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendors sole agents, Samuel & Son Limited (telephone: 01435 864020, e-mail:rhiannon@samuelandson.co.uk).

Property misdescriptions act
The client agrees to inform Samuel & Son in writing of any inaccuracy or misleading element in the particulars or in the promotion generally of which he is aware or which subsequently materialises during the period of the agency. The client shall indemnify Samuel & Son, their servants or agents against any claim made in respect of any misdescriptions of the property that arises wholly or partially out of the act or default of the client.